An Intimate Portrait of the World's Greatest Conqueror.
Famous for more than two millennia for the amazing deeds that he packed into his short life - he died at the age of just 32 - King Alexander III of Macedon is the most celebrated figure of classical antiquity. 'Alexander The Great' presents, in the form of a year-by-year chronicle, an intimate and fascinating portrait of the man who, in less than two decades, created the greatest empire the world had ever seen and acquired a semi-mythic status that persists to this day.
Drawing on the latest theories and discoveries, the book explores all aspects of Alexander's eventful life and reign in a chronological account. Among the many topics covered are: Alexander's family life, including his stormy relationship with his father, King Philip, and the influence of this mother, Queen Olympias; his brilliant leadership, outwitting one opponent after another and inspiring his devoted troops to accomplish amazing physical feats; and his daily life on the march and off-duty, whether sharing the hardships of his men or indulging in the legendary bouts of feasting that may have contributed to his early death.
Alan Fildes and Joann Fletcher write expertly and vividly on the mighty conqueror and his legacy, capturing the essential features of the reign with a wealth of examples. 'Alexander The Great' brings you closer than ever before to this towering figure who carried classical culture to the foothills of the Himalayas.
